Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)

3.Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): Over ₹12,000 crore allocated for station redevelopment in FY 2025-26 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

• About ABSS: Launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways to redevelop railway stations across India → Focuses on continuous, phased development with master plans tailored to each station’s needs → Aims to modernize stations with improved passenger amenities, traffic flow, inter-modal integration, and signage → Introduces new amenities while upgrading/replacing existing ones → Envisions stations as vibrant city centres with modern infrastructure.
• Key Features of ABSS: Modern Passenger Amenities → Improved Traffic Circulation → Inter-Modal Integration → Upgraded Signage → Sustainability Measures → Eco-Friendly Initiatives
• Priority Stations: 80 major stations like Gorakhpur, Lucknow (Charbagh), Prayagraj, CST, Muzaffarpur under continuous monitoring.
• Implementation Models: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Model & PPP Mode (Used for 20 key stations like Pune, Delhi Junction, Vijayawada, Chennai Central)